Re: What kind of classroom is best for HF son?/To

January 1, 2004

Hi ,

I agree with the concept of mainstreaming, and I've read a great deal of

material on the topic. We orignially wanted to put into mainstream

kindergarten, but when we visited one, we knew it was the wrong place for him

*at this time*. I feel strongly that the best thing for him right now is to

leave him in a place where he's thriving, let his self-esteem and confidence

build naturally, and to gradually increase the amount of inclusion he gets over

the next year so that he'll be ready for full inclusion once he completes the

first grade.

Appreciate your input and would definitely be interested in those book titles --

Donna

January 2, 2004

Donna,

First grade is easier to deal with, classwork is not as hard. You can

just deal with his social, and ignor classwork will not hurt you

much. Second grade itself is a challenge, it is more writing, more

classrom interaction. It is hard to adjust to second grade without

other problems. Even harder is the third grade.

Jin

> Hi ,

>

> I agree with the concept of mainstreaming, and I've read a great

deal of material on the topic. We orignially wanted to put

into mainstream kindergarten, but when we visited one, we knew it was

the wrong place for him *at this time*. I feel strongly that the

best thing for him right now is to leave him in a place where he's

thriving, let his self-esteem and confidence build naturally, and to

gradually increase the amount of inclusion he gets over the next year

so that he'll be ready for full inclusion once he completes the first

grade.

>

> Appreciate your input and would definitely be interested in those

book titles --

> Donna

>

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